It is time WE all stand together and show the politicians that WE are out here. I have had some interesting conversations about the "I'm Pagan And I Vote!" blog I sent out a while ago. I would say the majority of people out there are not only NOT happy with the way things are going, but some are understandably scared. We have to come together as one voice saying "We are out here, and WE do make a difference!" With that, here is an interesting link I was given by one of the folks responding to my IPAIV web site/group MSGs. I am not saying this site is foolproof or perfect, just that it is interesting. Candidate Calculator (Find your candidate for the 2008 election: www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html With that, remember to REGISTER TO VOTE! Here is a question for you. When voting, how many people would it take to write a persons name in the ballot to get nationally noticed? If you do not have a favorite choice come election day, I would love to see the Pagan community come together and write some ones name on the ballot. Do I think they would win? Well, you never know. But if we could get noticed nationally I think that would be a huge success. What are your thought on the idea? Let us know. |
Dec 15, 2007 My wife received this in her E-Mail today from Dave Camp. I think it is some thing everyone should at least take a look at. We would also like to know what you think about it. From: Congressman Dave Camp Subject: Religion and Government http://camp.houseenews.net/mail/util.cfm?gpiv=1999922314.2150625.70&gen=1 Original Post - Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:57 pm copied from IPAIV YaHoo Group "Does This Disturb You?" http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hr110-847. 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 847 Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 6, 2007 *edited* RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith. Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world; Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American population; Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion of about one-third of the world population; Whereas Christians identify themselves as those who believe in the salvation from sin offered to them through the sacrifice of their savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and who, out of gratitude for the gift of salvation, commit themselves to living their lives in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Bible; Whereas Christians and Christianity have contributed greatly to the development of western civilization; Whereas the United States, being founded as a constitutional republic in the traditions of western civilization, finds much in its history that points observers back to its roots in Christianity; Whereas on December 25 of each calendar year, American Christians observe Christmas, the holiday celebrating the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ; Whereas for Christians, Christmas is celebrated as a recognition of God's redemption, mercy, and Grace; and Whereas many Christians and non-Christians throughout the United States and the rest of the world, celebrate Christmas as a time to serve others: Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world; (2) expresses continued support for Christians in the United States and worldwide; (3) acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; (4) acknowledges and supports the role played by Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization; (5) rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians, both in the United States and worldwide; and (6) expresses its deepest respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world Dave Camp - E-mail to and reply from Dave Camp about VA and the Veterans Pentacle. cemeteries after VA settles lawsuit For more information please visit http://www.circlesanctuary.org If you would like to keep updated on election and other information here is our YaHoo Group address. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/impaganandivote |
